Adult Protective Services Caseworker in Rockland, Maine

Human Services Caseworker

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Human Services Caseworker Opening Date:
July 10, 2026 Closing Date:
July 23, 2026 Job Class Code: 5069 Grade: 22 (P&T) Salary: $25.68 - $34.65 per hour
* * Pay includes a $3.00/hour stipend. An additional $1.00/hour stipend is available with a relevant Masters degree. Starting pay for new employees hired into this position is $27.73 per hour, step 3 of the pay scale. Position Number:

Location:

This position can be located in either Rockland or Augusta-this position requires travel throughout Knox, Lincoln, Waldo and Sagadahoc counties. This position allows for partial telework with management approval.

Core Responsibilities:

As an Adult Protective Caseworker, you will:

• Perform professional social work for incapacitated and dependent adults, including Adult Protective Services Investigations of abuse, neglect and exploitation, guardianship studies and assessing for capacity to make decisions.
• Assess the need for public guardianship. Complete and file petitions and testify in Court as necessary.
• Investigate allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of incapacitated and dependent adults, Identify and arrange for support services.

Your workload will include:

• Performing the APS investigations process in a timely manner, which includes interviewing clients, alleged perpetrators, and collateral contacts and requesting and reviewing records as necessary.
• Documenting all investigation activities in the form of case notes.
• Advocating for and coordinating provision of services.
• Maintaining accurate case records of activities; writing summaries, reports, letters, and memos.
• Exercising discretion in decision making in carrying out investigation activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

In order to qualify, you must have a Bachelors Degree from an accredited educational institution in Social Work/Social Welfare; OR a Bachelors Degree in a related social service/social welfare/social work area which includes at least 12 courses in behavioral science, social science, or social work; AND must have or be eligible for conditional or full licensure as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) as issued by the Maine State Board of Social Worker Licensure.

Please submit a copy of your transcripts with your application materials. The background of well-qualified candidates will include at least 1 year of experience working with incapacitated and dependent adults. Please describe that experience in your cover letter.

Necessary Special Requirements:
Applicants must have or be eligible for conditional or full licensure at the Licensed Social Worker (LSW) level as issued by the Maine State Board of Social Worker Licensure. An LSW requires an earned BA/BS in social work/social welfare. An LSW-Conditional requires an earned BA/BS in a field related to social work/social welfare. Possession of a valid Class C Maine Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Agency information:
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.

The Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS) within DHHS is responsible for ensuring the safety, support and well-being of Maine's older citizens, vulnerable adults and adults with disabilities.

Application Information:
For additional information about this position, please contact Jennifer Hemingway ingway Please submit all documents or files in PDF or Word format. To request a paper application, please contact Mandy.

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